Overview
Family and personal status law in the UAE governs marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, wills, guardianship, and succession. These matters are regulated primarily by:
Federal Personal Status Law (Federal Law No. 28 of 2005, as amended) – applied across the UAE.
Non-Muslim Family Law in Abu Dhabi (Law No. 14 of 2021) – providing a secular framework for non-Muslim residents.
DIFC and ADGM Wills & Probate Rules – allowing expatriates to register wills under common law systems.
Shari’a principles – governing succession and guardianship in many cases, unless opted out by registered wills.
Given the UAE’s cosmopolitan society, family law is one of the most nuanced areas, requiring careful navigation between Shari’a-based laws, expatriate-specific frameworks, and free zone regulations. This is especially important for expatriates managing cross-border assets, succession planning, or divorce proceedings.
How Can Family Lawyers Help?
Marriage & Family Matters
Advising on marriage registration, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Advising expatriates on the recognition of foreign marriages in the UAE.
Divorce & Custody
Representing clients in divorce proceedings under UAE law and Abu Dhabi’s Non-Muslim Family Law.
Advising on custody arrangements, visitation rights, and child support.
Wills, Succession & Probate
Drafting and registering DIFC and ADGM Wills for expatriates to protect UAE assets.
Advising Muslim and non-Muslim clients on succession planning under UAE law.
Handling probate proceedings and estate administration.
Guardianship & Family Business Structures
Advising on guardianship of minors and dependents.
Structuring family wealth and businesses for long-term succession.
Cross-Border Family Law
Coordinating multi-jurisdictional family disputes involving assets in multiple countries.
Our Experience in Family & Personal Status Law
Drafted DIFC wills for expatriates to cover high-value Dubai real estate and offshore holdings.
Represented clients in complex divorce proceedings involving cross-border assets.
Assisted a high-net-worth family in succession planning through ADGM wills and family trust structures.
Advised expatriates on custody disputes under the Abu Dhabi Non-Muslim Family Law.
Acted for international clients in probate and estate administration in the UAE courts.
Legal Services We Provide
Marriage registration, prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
Divorce, custody, guardianship, and family mediation
Drafting & registration of DIFC and ADGM wills
Succession and inheritance advisory for Muslim & non-Muslim clients
Probate proceedings and estate administration
Family business succession and private wealth structuring
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our family lawyers provide empathetic yet rigorous legal counsel in matters of personal status, succession, and family wealth. We balance sensitivity with legal precision, helping clients protect their families, assets, and legacies in the UAE and beyond.
